Basic First Aid: Things Each and Everyone Must Know

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Basic First Aid
Things Each and Everyone Must Know
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First aid is an essential tool to quickly and
effectively respond to a medical emergency. It
provides the required pre-hospital treatment to
grieving patients. It helps to assist
immediately in minor and major injuries or
illnesses.
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Why basic first aid?
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Medical emergencies do come at the doorstep with
a ringing alarm. A medical emergency can occur
anytime anywhere with anyone. Some emergencies
require spontaneous and precise treatment. On
the other hand, some can be dealt with without
approaching a healthcare organization.
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But if you are not trained enough then how will
you handle the critical situation? For the very
same purpose, one needs to be trained enough to
handle any sought of a medical emergency.
Therefore, basic first aid training is crucial
for each and every one of us.
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What is the first aid kit?
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A first aid kit is a toolbox consisting of
essential items that can help during a medical
emergency. In order to respond to an emergency
accurately, a first aid kit is very important.
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Here are few absolute must-have medical supplies
for a first aid kit. These are as
follows Gloves Eye protection Tourniquet
Elastic bandage Medical tape Scissors Roller
gauze
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What is the importance of first aid?
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Whether it's a minor injury or a cardiac arrest
one needs to know the accurate steps to be taken
before professional medical help arrives.
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Consider the following points to know the
importance of first aid

• Quick response
• If one knows how to respond precisely to a
  medical emergency many lives can be saved. A
  speedy response from the first aider can stop
  the situation from getting worsen.

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Sense of safety
When a person has skills and techniques to
handle medical emergencies he/she feels more
confident and secure. People around you also
feel safe. This develops a sense of safety.
Accurate pre-hospital treatment A first-aid
trained person will know how to respond better
during a medical emergency rather than an
untrained person.
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